Bamboo Violation Officer Needed In Lower Merion Township

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Officials in Lower Merion Township are looking to bring in a person to serve as a Hearing Officer regarding the regulation of bamboo in the township.

The township needs Hearing Officer for hear appeals associated with Township Code Chapter 59, Brush Grass and Weeds as it relates to the regulation of bamboo.

Bamboo Hearing Officers are responsible for hearing appeals from bamboo violation notices issued by township staff and preparing findings and a recommended order to be considered by the Board of Commissioners when ruling on the appeal.

Hearings will be scheduled as needed and an average of two to four hearings per year is anticipated.

The Hearing Officer must have a legal background with experience in the field of real estate law.

Compensation for this position is $150 per hour.

All applicants will be considered, with a preference for those having a principal residence in the township.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and current resume to Jody L. Kelley, Township Secretary, 75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 or by e-mail to jkelley@lowermerion.org by Friday, Sept. 11.

Contact Kelley at jkelley@lowermerion.org or at 610-645-6145 for more information.